Imperial Beach Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Imperial Beach, California. There are 10h 54m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:05 AM to sunset at 5:59 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Imperial Beach.
Daylight by month in Imperial Beach
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6:51 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 15m | |
| Feb | 6:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 03m | |
| Mar | 6:59 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 57m | |
| Apr | 6:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 59m | |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 50m | |
| JunLongest | 5:41 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 17m | |
| Jul | 5:52 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 05m | |
| Aug | 6:12 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 21m | |
| Sep | 6:32 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 23m | |
| Oct | 6:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 23m | |
| Nov | 6:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 30m | |
| DecShortest | 6:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 01m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 18m), shortest around December 21 (10h 01m). That is a swing of 4h 17m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Imperial Beach
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Imperial Beach’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Imperial Beach runs from about 10h 01m at the shortest day to 14h 18m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Imperial Beach tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Imperial Beach today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 5:59 PM at Imperial Beach, California. First light (dawn) is around 6:40 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:24 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Imperial Beach get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 10h 54m of daylight at Imperial Beach. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Imperial Beach?+
The longest day at Imperial Beach is around June 21 with 14h 18m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 01m. That is a swing of 4h 17m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:32 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Imperial Beach's exact coordinates (32.578°, -117.135°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
Pathr nautical charts
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